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As a TEDx organizer, you’ll have the choice to feature live talks at your event, bringing attention to undiscovered voices in your community. If you decide to include individual speakers, choose extraordinary people who have a fresh approach in their field, a unique story to tell in a dynamic way.

Follow rules & guidelines.

【4】 But there’s a reason they’re part of the TEDx program — to make your job easier. The better you know the TEDx rules and guidelines throughout your TEDx journey, the less you’ll have to deal with annoying details to correct later on.

Apply in advance

Before you organize a TEDx event, you must get a TEDx license from TED. 【5】You’ll need a minimum of three months to organize your event after your license is approved to give your speakers enough time to develop and rehearse (排练) their talks.

A.Discover local voices.

B.Rules are very important.

C.Regulations can be a pain.

D.Then, suggest an event date months away.

E.If you’re thinking about becoming one, below are some tips for you to review.

F.TEDx is a global program brought to life by thousands of individuals all over the world.

G.Every TEDx event either shows only TED Talk videos, or shows both TED Talk videos and live speakers.

【1】Why are some experts strongly encouraging arm exercises7

A.Our arms are often too fat.

B.Our arms are often too soft.

C.Arm exercises can build up our health.

【2】What will happen to your blood pressure when you do arm exercises7

A.Decrease.

B.Increase.

C.Keep normal.

【3】What should be done to match the arm exercises7

A.I.eg exercises.

B.Back exercises.

C.Waist exercises.

In my culture, it 's not accepted or normal to go against my parents' wishes. I belong to a small and native community in the Oaxaca region of southern Mexico. We' ve lived here for centuries, and my family has been growing cotton for as long as anyone can remember.

When I was small, I had a lot of work to do. My father was sick and we were poor, so my sister and I would get up very earlier every morning to prepare food for the whole family. After school we would run home quickly to help do housework. On weekends, I would go to the village market to sell our cotton. Every time I sold something, it was good news for the whole family.

When I became a teenager, I wanted to study to become a secretary. By Working in an office I would be able to earn more money, which would be good for my family. I knew I was smart and that I would do a good job, but my parents refused to let me study. I listened to them and followed their advice in order not to make them unhappy.

Years later, some students from California came to our village. They were organizing an educational workshop for local people. We would learn new things and technology about growing cotton, and have the chance to network. This was a good chance for me to learn something new and useful. Of course I was willing to take part in it, but my parents said no again this time.

I have wonderful and generous parents, who are kind to everybody around them. Even when our family could hardly afford food, they would welcome guests with coffee and cookies. I knew they refused me because they wanted the best for me. I knew they were worried about me being away from them, but I knew they were wrong. Attending this workshop would be good for our family. I would be able to learn something new and useful, and our business would grow much faster than it could.

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1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

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Therefore, I put my foot down and decided to go.

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Now I no longer live together with my parents,but I work with them every day.

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Dear Mary，

I am sorry to hear that you have been ill for days and hope you have got better now.

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Yours,

Li Hua

【1】What is the speaker doing?

A.Chairing a meeting.

B.Hosting a radio program.

C.Conducting a job interview.

【2】What may cause sleeplessness?

A.Drinking water during the day.

B.Eating heavily before sleep.

C.A Iong evening walk.

【3】What does Iack of proper sleep lead to?

A.Inability to concentrate.

B.Daytime sleeplessness.

C.Low blood pressure.

Last weekend our school held a sports meeting. 【1】 (realize) it was our last high school sports meeting，we decided to make it 【2】 unforgettable experience for all of us.

We first attended the opening parade，for 【3】 our class had made a lot of 【4】(prepare).

【5】 our excitement，our parade performance was a great success. After the parade，the games started. My classmates attended 【6】 (vary) events such as running，high jump and long jump. Due to the hard training they 【7】 (do) before，their performances were very 【8】 (impress)．

My classmates applauded and cheered for the athletes，some raising their cameras to capture the exciting moments. Finally，the result 【9】 (announce). 【10】 was amazing that our class won the second place. Our efforts paid off! Cup in hand，we took a picture together. I believe this sports meeting will remain a precious memory for all of us as time goes by.

假如你是李华，你的美国朋友(Stephen)来信说，要在圣诞节期间来沪旅游。他在网上选中了三个景点:外滩、豫园和东方明珠。他来信征求你的意见。请你根据自身经验，建议他舍弃其中的一个景点(要说明放弃理由)；并推荐一个新的景点供他参考(说明推荐理由)。

注意:作文中不得出现你本人的姓名、班级等真实信息。

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Discussfinancialplans．Beforeyoutravel，youshouldplanabudget. 【3】 You don’t want tobeplanninganexpensivegetawaywhenyourfriendislookingforbudgettravel．

Haveanhonestconversation．Ifyouarethinkingabouttravelingwithacompanion，take sometimetohaveanopendiscussion．Scheduleatimetositdownandtalk．Trysaying，"Iknowwe'vetalkedabouttheideaoftravelingthroughEuropetogether．Let'shaveacoffeethisweekandactuallytalkthatthrough．" 【4】 Youshouldalsotalkaboutyourtravelstyle．

Findsomeonewhoisflexible．Chooseatravelpartnerwhocanadjust．【5】Maybe it will rainonthedayyouplannedtovisittheGrandCanyon．Oryoumightnotbeabletoget reservationsatthatFrenchrestaurantyou'vebeendyingtotry．

A．Lookforsomeonewithcommoninterests．

B．Youshoulddiscussyourgoalsforthetrip．

C．Travelwithafriendwhoisprettyeasygoing．

D．Buttravelingwithapartnerhasitsbenefits，too．

E．Makesurethatyouareonthesamepageconcerningmoney．

F．Trytomeetyournewtravelpartnerinpersonbeforeyourtrip．

G．Nomatterhowcarefullyyouplanyourtrip，itislikelythatsomethingwillgowrong．

My father had the most amazing hand. He could fix anything. He gave those amazing hands to his son, my younger brother, Frank, who also became handy around the house. But my father saved his green fingers for me. He grew flowers, tomatoes, strawberries and figs（无花果） and he shared his love of gardening with me.

Fourteen years ago, I went to a local nursery and bought a fig tree for Dad for Father’s Day. My mother, Bridget Denaro, called it the best gift I could have given him. He planted it exactly in the middle of the front yard.

He loved that tree and enjoyed delicious figs every year, except just after Sandy hit in 2012. He was so disappointed when cold weather just after the super storm froze all the remaining figs.

In 2015, my father died of aspirating pneumonia(呼吸性肺炎) at 97. We sold our family home of 61 years last year. We left behind Dad’s tree, full of figs waiting to ripen. We considered taking it with us, but decided that his Father’s Day fig tree belonged to Elmont. The new owner generously allowed me to take some branches so that I could have a precious reminder of my much-loved father and the Elmont home.

【1】What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph?

A. She grew up in a city. B. She liked climbing trees.

C. She had a happy childhood. D. She was naughty and stubborn.

【2】What did Father teach the author?

A. How to garden well. B. How to play games.

C. How to color fingers. D. How to fix everything.

【3】Why did Father fail to enjoy figs in 2012?

A. He was ill in hospital. B. The cold hit the fig tree.

C. The tree didn’t bear figs. D. He moved to another city.

【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To show her love of figs. B. To share her childhood.

C. To remember her father. D. To introduce her experience.

How to deal with Whiners(抱怨不停的人)?

There are always some people radiating negativity in the work place. For them, the temperature is never right, the boss is always a fool, the canteen food is awful, and they 【1】 (treat) unfairly.

Career experts say such habitual complainers are highly contagious(会蔓延的) , 【2】 attitude can easily affect an entire team in a company. “While some complaints might be reasonable, 【3】 are taken from thin air. You need to see between these different types and adopt the right strategy towards each,” said Li Ming, HR manager at Wal-Mart (China).

It is especially hard to deal with complaints at work 【4】 you can’t just walk away or put your colleagues’ words out of mind. If you do, it will hurt your co-workers and you might be isolated. In a team-based company you belong to a group and need to behave accordingly. But don’t show too much sympathy. Listening passively to others’ complaints could damage your image and give others the impression 【5】 you agree with them. “Listen to the whiners actively,” said HR Li. “Help them find a solution, or see 【6】 there are ways to improve the situation.”

Zhai Min, 24, a software engineer at Kingdee International Software Group in Shenzhen, found that 3 elderly workers liked to complain about everything, from 【7】 (extend) working hours to cheap hotels on business trips. “I let them talk about their opinions,” she said, “They feel better when 【8】 (tell) someone how they want things to be.”

But listening actively is far from enough. Wang Dianxue, 27, is an Internet engineer at Beijing Push Marcom Group. His co-workers always complain that their computer systems are not working properly. “I ask about the specifics and work together with them 【9】 (fix) everything technically.” he said.

HR managers believe that when staffs complain, it is more a matter of recognition than an actual problem. “The real problem is that the whiners don’t feel they are being taken seriously,” said Xu Jun, HR manager at Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. “ 【10】 (give) them advice or perspectives attentively and the problem will usually disappear.”